A knife assembly of a food processor

Abstract

The utility model discloses a knife assembly of food processor, including drive motor, coupling, unsharpened first dull knife and unsharpened second dull knife, the coupling sets up on the drive shaft of drive motor, first dull knife is connected with coupling, second dull knife sets up on the inner wall of food processor inner drum, first dull knife rotation process is matched with second dull knife and shears food, the advantage is convenient to control food broken degree to adapt to the food demand of different pets.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of food processing technology, and in particular relates to a blade assembly for a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the pet market, the demand for diversified pet food is gradually increasing, and pet food processors have emerged as a result. A pet food processor is a kitchen appliance specially designed to make fresh food for pets, integrating functions such as steaming, stirring, defrosting, and keeping warm.

[0003] Existing pet food processors, such as the one disclosed in application number CN2024210007773, include a main unit, an inner bucket, a lid, a shredder, and a drive motor. The shredder includes a blade shaft and blades mounted on the blade shaft. The bottom of the inner bucket is provided with a first sealing docking mechanism. The lower end of the blade shaft is detachably connected to the first sealing docking mechanism. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the first sealing docking mechanism to drive the blade shaft to rotate, thereby cutting and mixing the food in the inner bucket.

[0004] Existing food shredders generally use sharpened blades, which are highly efficient but not adjustable, and are prone to over-shredding. Users find it difficult to precisely control the degree of shredding according to the different food needs of their pets, so there is still room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a blade assembly for a food processor that facilitates control over the degree of food crushing to meet the different food needs of pets.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a blade assembly of a food processor, including a drive motor, a coupling, an unsharpened first blunt blade and an unsharpened second blunt blade, the coupling being disposed on the drive shaft of the drive motor, the first blunt blade being connected to the coupling, and the second blunt blade being disposed on the inner wall of the inner barrel of the food processor, the first blunt blade cooperating with the second blunt blade to cut food during rotation.

[0007] Preferably, the first blunt knife includes a first knife holder and a first blade wing, the first knife holder is detachably connected to the coupling, and the root of the first blade wing is fixedly connected to the side of the first knife holder; the second blunt knife includes a second knife holder and a second blade wing, the second knife holder is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the inner barrel, and the root of the second blade wing is fixedly connected to the side of the second knife holder, and the first blade wing and the second blade wing cooperate to cut food.

[0008] Preferably, the first blade wing is integrally formed with the first tool holder, and the second blade wing is integrally formed with the second tool holder.

[0009] Preferably, the first blade is located below the second blade, the root of the first blade is bent upward and fixedly connected to the side of the first blade holder, the head of the first blade is bent upward to form a first side wing, and the root of the second blade is bent and offset from the first side wing.

[0010] Preferably, a third blade wing is also fixedly provided on the side of the first blade holder, the third blade wing being located above the second blade wing and having a gap between them.

[0011] Preferably, the head of the third blade is bent upward to form a second side wing, which is located directly above the root of the second blade.

[0012] Preferably, the third blade and the first blade are located on opposite sides of the first blade holder.

[0013] Preferably, the coupling includes a lower connector and an upper connector. The lower connector is fixedly connected to the drive shaft. A first gear ring is fixedly provided on the upper end face of the lower connector. A second gear ring that meshes with the first gear ring is fixedly provided on the lower end face of the upper connector. The upper part of the upper connector is detachably connected to the first tool holder.

[0014] Preferably, the upper connector includes an intermediate seat, a connecting shaft, and an upper connecting seat. The second gear ring is fixedly disposed at the lower end of the intermediate seat. The lower end of the connecting shaft is detachably connected to the intermediate seat, and the upper end of the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the upper connecting seat. The first tool holder is detachably connected to the upper connecting seat.

[0015] Preferably, the upper connecting seat includes an end cap, a flat key, an external threaded post, and a nut. The connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the end cap. The flat key is fixedly disposed on the end cap. The first tool holder is provided with a keyway adapted to the flat key. The external threaded post is fixedly disposed on the upper end face of the flat key. The nut is threadedly connected to the external threaded post. The end cap and the nut abut against the upper and lower ends of the first tool holder, respectively.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: 1. By using an unsharpened blunt blade design, food is torn and cut into pieces by the squeezing and interlacing action of two blunt blades, rather than being instantly shredded by a sharp blade, so as to precisely control the degree of food breakage and avoid over-breaking; 2. Users can precisely control the degree of crushing by controlling the running time of the drive motor. Short running time will cut the food into large pieces, while long running time will process it into smaller particles, allowing users to easily make chewy meat chunks for large dogs or fine minced meat for young and old pets, perfectly adapting to the feeding needs of pets of different ages and health conditions. 3. Traditional sharp blades can easily injure users during disassembly, assembly, and cleaning. Using blunt blades can greatly reduce the risk and improve safety. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pet food processor of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the pet food processor of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the pet food processor of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive motor, coupling, first blunt blade, and second blunt blade in this utility model; Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the drive motor, coupling, and first blunt blade in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the inner barrel structure in this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting shaft and the upper connecting seat in this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the inner barrel structure in this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Outer barrel; 2. Inner barrel; 21. Mounting groove; 22. Mounting cylinder; 221. Step groove; 23. Support leg; 3. Drive motor; 31. Drive shaft; 4. Coupling; 41. Lower connector; 411. First gear ring; 42. Upper connector; 421. Second gear ring; 422. Intermediate seat; 423. Connecting shaft; 424. Upper connecting seat; 4241. End cap; 4242. Flat key; 4243. External threaded post; 4244. Nut; 5. First blunt cutter; 51. First tool holder; 511. Keyway; 52. First cutter wing; 53. First side wing; 54. Third cutter wing; 55. Second side wing; 6. Second blunt cutter; 61. Second tool holder; 62. Second cutter wing. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] Example 1: As Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a pet food processor includes an outer container 1 and an inner container 2 placed inside the outer container 1. A drive motor 3 is installed inside the outer container 1, and a coupling 4 is mounted on the drive shaft 31 of the drive motor 3. The coupling 4 extends into the inner container 2 and is connected to an unsharpened first blunt blade 5. An unsharpened second blunt blade 6 is installed on the inner wall of the inner container 2. During rotation, the first blunt blade 5 cooperates with the second blunt blade 6 to cut the food. Conventionally, the outer container 1 and the inner container 2 each include a container body and a lid.

[0022] In this embodiment, the first blunt blade 5 includes a first blade holder 51 and a first blade wing 52. The first blade holder 51 is detachably connected to the coupling 4, and the root of the first blade wing 52 is fixedly connected to the side of the first blade holder 51. The second blunt blade 6 includes a second blade holder 61 and a second blade wing 62. The second blade holder 61 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the inner barrel 2, and the root of the second blade wing 62 is fixedly connected to the side of the second blade holder 61. The first blade wing 52 and the second blade wing 62 cooperate to cut food. Preferably, the first blade wing 52 and the first blade holder 51 are integrally formed, and the second blade wing 62 and the second blade holder 61 are integrally formed, which facilitates processing and helps to ensure structural strength.

[0023] By employing an unsharpened, blunt blade design, the cutting process is gentler, allowing for precise control over the degree of food breakage.

[0024] Example 2: Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the rest is the same as in Embodiment 1, except that the first blade 52 is located below the second blade 62. The root of the first blade 52 bends upward and is fixedly connected to the side of the first blade holder 51. The head of the first blade 52 bends upward to form a first side wing 53. The first side wing 53 can gather the food towards the center during rotation so that the food can be cut and broken. The root of the second blade 62 bends and is offset from the first side wing 53 to avoid interference. Specifically, the root of the second blade 62 is L-shaped.

[0025] In this embodiment, a third blade wing 54 is also fixedly provided on the side of the first blade holder 51. The third blade wing 54 is located above the second blade wing 62 and has a gap between it and the second blade wing 62. The third blade wing 54 is used to stir the food, making the food distribution more even. Preferably, the third blade wing 54 and the first blade wing 52 are located on opposite sides of the first blade holder 51.

[0026] In this embodiment, the head of the third blade 54 bends upward to form a second side wing 55. The second side wing 55 can gather the food towards the center during rotation so that the food is stirred evenly.

[0027] In this embodiment, an installation groove 21 is provided on the inner wall of the inner bucket 2, and the second knife holder 61 is disposed in the installation groove 21 to avoid the formation of a dead angle between the second knife holder 61 and the inner wall of the inner bucket 2. At the same time, it is convenient to bring the first side wing 53 and the second side wing 55 close to the inner wall of the inner bucket 2 to fully stir the food.

[0028] Example 3: Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the rest of the parts are the same as in Embodiment 1. The difference is that an installation cylinder 22 is provided at the center of the inner bottom surface of the inner barrel 2. The installation cylinder 22 passes through the lower end surface of the inner barrel 2. The lower part of the coupling 4 is connected to the drive shaft 31. The upper part of the coupling 4 passes through the installation cylinder 22 and extends into the inner barrel 2, and is detachably connected to the first tool holder 51.

[0029] In this embodiment, the coupling 4 includes a lower connector 41 and an upper connector 42. The lower connector 41 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 31. A first gear ring 411 is fixedly provided on the upper end face of the lower connector 41. A second gear ring 421 that meshes with the first gear ring 411 is fixedly provided on the lower end face of the upper connector 42. The upper part of the upper connector 42 passes through the mounting cylinder 22 and is detachably connected to the first tool holder 51.

[0030] In this structure, the coupling 4 is divided into a detachable lower connector 41 and an upper connector 42. The lower connector 41 is engaged with the second gear ring 421 on the upper connector 42 through the first gear ring 411 to restrict the rotation direction. When connected, the drive motor 3 can drive the first blunt blade 5 to rotate through the coupling 4. After crushing is completed, the lower connector 41 and the upper connector 42 can be separated, and the inner bucket 2 can be directly taken out for use as a pet food bowl.

[0031] Furthermore, the lower end of the inner tub 2 is provided with multiple support legs 23. The height of the lower end face of the support legs 23 is lower than the height of the lower end face of the second gear ring 421. When the inner tub 2 is used alone, it is supported by the support legs 23.

[0032] Example 4: Figures 5 to 8As shown, the rest is the same as in Embodiment 3, except that the upper connector 42 includes an intermediate seat 422, a connecting shaft 423 and an upper connecting seat 424. The second gear ring 421 is fixedly disposed at the lower end of the intermediate seat 422. The lower end of the connecting shaft 423 is detachably connected to the intermediate seat 422. The upper end of the connecting shaft 423 passes through the mounting cylinder 22 and is fixedly connected to the upper connecting seat 424. The first tool holder 51 is detachably connected to the upper connecting seat 424.

[0033] In this embodiment, the upper connecting seat 424 includes an end cap 4241, a flat key 4242, an externally threaded post 4243, and a nut 4244. The connecting shaft 423 is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the end cap 4241. The edge of the end cap 4241 abuts against the upper end face of the mounting cylinder 22. The flat key 4242 is fixedly mounted on the end cap 4241. The first tool holder 51 is provided with a keyway 511 adapted to the flat key 4242. The externally threaded post 4243 is fixedly mounted on the upper end face of the flat key 4242. The nut 4244 is threadedly connected to the externally threaded post 4243. The end cap 4241 and the nut 4244 abut against the upper and lower ends of the first tool holder 51, respectively. In this structure, the intermediate seat 422 and the end cap 4241 cooperate to prevent the upper connecting head 42 from moving up and down, so that the upper connecting head 42 can only rotate.

[0034] Furthermore, the lower end of the mounting cylinder 22 is provided with a stepped groove 221, and the intermediate seat 422 is located in the stepped groove 221, making the structure more compact.

[0035] The present invention has been described above by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any improvements made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A knife assembly of a food processor comprising a drive motor (3), characterized in that: It also includes a coupling (4), an unsharpened first blunt blade (5) and an unsharpened second blunt blade (6). The coupling (4) is mounted on the drive shaft (31) of the drive motor (3). The first blunt blade (5) is connected to the coupling (4). The second blunt blade (6) is mounted on the inner wall of the inner bucket (2) of the food processor. During the rotation of the first blunt blade (5), it works with the second blunt blade (6) to cut food.

2. A knife assembly for a food processor according to claim 1, wherein: The first blunt knife (5) includes a first knife holder (51) and a first blade (52). The first knife holder (51) is detachably connected to the coupling (4). The root of the first blade (52) is fixedly connected to the side of the first knife holder (51). The second blunt knife (6) includes a second knife holder (61) and a second blade (62). The second knife holder (61) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the inner barrel (2). The root of the second blade (62) is fixedly connected to the side of the second knife holder (61). The first blade (52) and the second blade (62) cooperate to cut food.

3. A knife assembly for a food processor according to claim 2, wherein: The first blade wing (52) is integrally formed with the first tool holder (51), and the second blade wing (62) is integrally formed with the second tool holder (61).

4. The knife assembly of claim 2, wherein: The first blade (52) is located below the second blade (62). The root of the first blade (52) bends upward and is fixedly connected to the side of the first blade holder (51). The head of the first blade (52) bends upward to form a first side wing (53). The root of the second blade (62) bends and is offset from the first side wing (53).

5. A knife assembly for a food processor as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The first blade holder (51) is also fixedly provided with a third blade wing (54) on its side. The third blade wing (54) is located above the second blade wing (62) and there is a gap between them.

6. A knife assembly for a food processor according to claim 5, wherein: The head of the third blade (54) bends upward to form a second side wing (55), which is located directly above the root of the second blade (62).

7. The knife assembly of claim 5, wherein: The third blade (54) and the first blade (52) are located on opposite sides of the first blade holder (51).

8. The knife assembly of claim 2, wherein: The coupling (4) includes a lower connector (41) and an upper connector (42). The lower connector (41) is fixedly connected to the drive shaft (31). A first gear ring (411) is fixedly provided on the upper end face of the lower connector (41). A second gear ring (421) that meshes with the first gear ring (411) is fixedly provided on the lower end face of the upper connector (42). The upper part of the upper connector (42) is detachably connected to the first tool holder (51).

9. A knife assembly for a food processor according to claim 8, wherein: The upper connector (42) includes an intermediate seat (422), a connecting shaft (423), and an upper connecting seat (424). The second gear ring (421) is fixedly disposed at the lower end of the intermediate seat (422). The lower end of the connecting shaft (423) is detachably connected to the intermediate seat (422), and the upper end of the connecting shaft (423) is fixedly connected to the upper connecting seat (424). The first tool holder (51) is detachably connected to the upper connecting seat (424).

10. A knife assembly for a food processor according to claim 9, wherein: The upper connecting seat (424) includes an end cap (4241), a flat key (4242), an external threaded post (4243), and a nut (4244). The connecting shaft (423) is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the end cap (4241). The flat key (4242) is fixedly mounted on the end cap (4241). The first tool holder (51) is provided with a keyway (511) that is adapted to the flat key (4242). The external threaded post (4243) is fixedly mounted on the upper end face of the flat key (4242). The nut (4244) is threadedly connected to the external threaded post (4243). The end cap (4241) and the nut (4244) abut against the upper and lower ends of the first tool holder (51), respectively.

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